Seattle Looks To Starting Pitching To Disrupt AL West Lone Star Axis

Houston and Texas have thrown money at the American League West to take control of division. Seattle is throwing young, controllable starting pitching into the equation in a bid to step in. “Probably the greatest asset you can have in the game is young, controllable pitching,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “It’s exciting. Houston entered the 2024 season with a payroll of $249 million, a figure that includes $30 million infielders Jose Altuve and Alex Bergman and $22 million right-hander Justin Verlander, who will open the season on the injured...